Group Language
English
Min / Max Group Size
4 - 12 people
Min Group Size by
Feb 10, 2021
Travel Distance
116 mi
Recommended Ages
19 +
Trip Duration
18 days, 17 nights
Mar 2021
25
Thursday
Apr 2021
11
Sunday
Land Package Cost
2299 USD
Accommodations
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About Group
Overview Of EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK+ CLIMBING ISLAND PEAK GREAT OPPORTUNITY
The Higher Path Treks and Expedition invite you to join our once in a lifetime trek to reach Everest base camp trek and summit island peak 6189m.
March April May 2021 will be a unique opportunity to experience the stunning scenery and warm logistical support by Higher path treks team.
Trek to Everest base camp and climb Kala pattar for spectacular views of Everest and the surrounding peak.
After reaching Everest base camp and climb Kala pattar trek continue island peak base camp and climb Island peak 6189m great views of Lhotse south face, Makalu, Baruntse, Ama dablam and the surrounding peaks.
Essential information
Duration: 16days trek and climb
Date march/ April 2021
Activities: 15day trek 1 day climb summit island peak 6189m
Accommodation: 15night lodge 1 night camping at island peak base camp
Price according group size
Group size: minimum 2 peoples maximum 12 peoples
Sherpa Karma
Contact group creatorHi there! Sherpa here, from Kathmandu in the Nepal, English, Japanese and Nepali are my spoken languages. I'm promoting Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, I hope to see you soon on a trip with JIZO! Take Care!
Hi there! Sherpa here, from Kathmandu in the Nepal, English, Japanese and Nepali are my spoken languages. I'm promoting Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, I hope to see you soon on a trip with JIZO! Take Care!
Group Members
2 participants from 2 countries
Travel Map
Tour Begins Mar 25
DAY 2
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
1
Chaurikharka, NP
Lukla, Chaurikharka, Nepal
Lukla, Chaurikharka, Nepal
Domestic flight to Lukla trekking
Day 1 Flight to lukla (2800m) Short Trek to Phakding(2610m) We will take a 30min flight to Lukla early in the morning, in which you will get the first glimpse of the mountains. Porters will be introduced at the airport. Then, after breakfast, we will trek towards Phakding through the Dudh Kosi Valley crossing few local style suspension bridges. You will admire the mountains and the green valley, colorful prayer flags and stacks of Mani stones on the way. After this 2-3 hour trek, you will have the rest of the day to explore the village in Phakding.
Domestic flight to Lukla trekking
Day 1 Flight to lukla (2800m) Short Trek to Phakding(2610m) We will take a 30min flight to Lukla early in the morning, in which you will get the first glimpse of the mountains. Porters will be introduced at the airport. Then, after breakfast, we will trek towards Phakding through the Dudh Kosi Valley crossing few local style suspension bridges. You will admire the mountains and the green valley, colorful prayer flags and stacks of Mani stones on the way. After this 2-3 hour trek, you will have the rest of the day to explore the village in Phakding.
DAY 3
Sat, Mar 27, 2021
2
Namche, NP
Namche Bazaar, Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Namche, Nepal
Namche Bazaar, Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Namche, Nepal
Day 2 Trek to Namche Bazzar(3440m) We will head towards Namche Bazzar. After a short leisurely hike across several suspension bridges, we will climb up to the Sagarmatha National Park entrance, where they will check permits. Then we will climb for 2-3 hours to Namche. There will be two viewing spots where you will get your first look at the Mount Everest.
Day 2 Trek to Namche Bazzar(3440m) We will head towards Namche Bazzar. After a short leisurely hike across several suspension bridges, we will climb up to the Sagarmatha National Park entrance, where they will check permits. Then we will climb for 2-3 hours to Namche. There will be two viewing spots where you will get your first look at the Mount Everest.
DAY 4
Sun, Mar 28, 2021
3
Namche, NP
Namche, Nepal
Namche, Nepal
Day 3 Acclimatization Day in Namche or option short trek to Khumjung Climb high, sleep low’ is the motto to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness. Most of the trekkers show the first sign of AMS in or near Namche. Therefore, the day will be spent hiking up and coming back for the night to acclimatize. You will first ascend to Syangboche airstrip and then to Khunde Village passing several Chortens. In a monastery lies the purported Yeti Scalp. Climbing up further to Everest View Hotel, you will enjoy a 360 degree view of the amazing peaks including Mount Everest. Then, we will go back to Namche Bazzar.
Day 3 Acclimatization Day in Namche or option short trek to Khumjung Climb high, sleep low’ is the motto to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness. Most of the trekkers show the first sign of AMS in or near Namche. Therefore, the day will be spent hiking up and coming back for the night to acclimatize. You will first ascend to Syangboche airstrip and then to Khunde Village passing several Chortens. In a monastery lies the purported Yeti Scalp. Climbing up further to Everest View Hotel, you will enjoy a 360 degree view of the amazing peaks including Mount Everest. Then, we will go back to Namche Bazzar.
DAY 5
Mon, Mar 29, 2021
4
Khumjung, NP
Pangboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Khumjung, Nepal
Pangboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Khumjung, Nepal
Day 4 Trek to Pangboche (3900m) Let’s go for an up and down path to Tengboche with an excellent view of peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse and Kwangde.We will pass the village of Sanasa and then the trail will be dropping down towards Phunki Thanga and climbing up sharply to Tengboche.The climb will pass through the forest of rhododendron, pine, fir, magnolia and birch that starts to thin out as the famous Tengboche monastery comes to view. The area is a cluster of few lodges, a bakery and the monastery. This is the best place for panoramic view of the peaks named earlier.
Day 4 Trek to Pangboche (3900m) Let’s go for an up and down path to Tengboche with an excellent view of peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse and Kwangde.We will pass the village of Sanasa and then the trail will be dropping down towards Phunki Thanga and climbing up sharply to Tengboche.The climb will pass through the forest of rhododendron, pine, fir, magnolia and birch that starts to thin out as the famous Tengboche monastery comes to view. The area is a cluster of few lodges, a bakery and the monastery. This is the best place for panoramic view of the peaks named earlier.
DAY 6
Tue, Mar 30, 2021
5
Khumjung, NP
Dingboche View Point, Khumjung, Nepal
Dingboche View Point, Khumjung, Nepal
Day 5 Trek to Dingboche (4230m) The route will continue to Dingboche, for a 3-4 hour trek in total. We will spend the night in Dingboche for two night
Day 5 Trek to Dingboche (4230m) The route will continue to Dingboche, for a 3-4 hour trek in total. We will spend the night in Dingboche for two night
DAY 7
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
6
Koshi, NP
Makalu Barun National Park, Nepal
Makalu Barun National Park, Nepal
Day 6 Day Trip to 2-3 hours walk You will enjoy some good views of the mountains including Mt. Makalu 5th highest mountain in the world. This hike usually helps with acclimatization. There are chances to see snow leopard on this 2-3 hour hike. Once you arrive there, you will admire the view from the top and descend down to Dingboche.
Day 6 Day Trip to 2-3 hours walk You will enjoy some good views of the mountains including Mt. Makalu 5th highest mountain in the world. This hike usually helps with acclimatization. There are chances to see snow leopard on this 2-3 hour hike. Once you arrive there, you will admire the view from the top and descend down to Dingboche.
DAY 8
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
7
Khumjung, NP
Lobuche Peak East, Khumjung, Nepal
Lobuche Peak East, Khumjung, Nepal
Day 7 Trek to Labuje (4950m) The gradual climb to Lobuche will be pleasant as we will get closer and closer to the snow clad giants. After a 45-60min hike, we will reach Thukla. There, we will make a stop for food and continue up to a flat area where several memorials dedicated to the climbers who died on Everest are erected. Then, we will climb out of the valley and descend to the yak pastures at Lobuche.
Day 7 Trek to Labuje (4950m) The gradual climb to Lobuche will be pleasant as we will get closer and closer to the snow clad giants. After a 45-60min hike, we will reach Thukla. There, we will make a stop for food and continue up to a flat area where several memorials dedicated to the climbers who died on Everest are erected. Then, we will climb out of the valley and descend to the yak pastures at Lobuche.
DAY 9
Fri, Apr 02, 2021
8
Khumjung, NP
Gorakshep, Khumjung, Nepal
Gorakshep, Khumjung, Nepal
Day 8 Trek to Gorakshep (5160m) Hike to EBC(5380M) We will pack light for a 2-2.5 hour trek to Gorakshep composed of both easy and hard parts. The path winds between boulders and will be rocky and slippery, but then you will be surrounded by huge mountains. You will see the highest glacier (Khumbu) along the way. After reaching Gorakshep, we will check into a lodge, eat something and head to EBC. Another 1-2 hour hike along Khumbu glacier will bring us to the base camp. The yellow tents of the climbers will become visible as we will reach EBC. Then, you might look around, take pictures, wright you name on boulders before heading back to Gorakshep.
Day 8 Trek to Gorakshep (5160m) Hike to EBC(5380M) We will pack light for a 2-2.5 hour trek to Gorakshep composed of both easy and hard parts. The path winds between boulders and will be rocky and slippery, but then you will be surrounded by huge mountains. You will see the highest glacier (Khumbu) along the way. After reaching Gorakshep, we will check into a lodge, eat something and head to EBC. Another 1-2 hour hike along Khumbu glacier will bring us to the base camp. The yellow tents of the climbers will become visible as we will reach EBC. Then, you might look around, take pictures, wright you name on boulders before heading back to Gorakshep.
DAY 10
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
9
Khumjung, NP
Kala Patthar, Khumjung, Nepal
Kala Patthar, Khumjung, Nepal
Day 9 Climb Kala Pattar (5400m)Trek Down to Dingboche You will notice when up in the Base Camp that the Everest is not completely visible. From Gorak Shep, we will walk down, up and up again to Kalapathar. We will climb up to Kalapather either sunrise or sunset time. It will take 1.5 to 2 hours. You will have the best view of Mount Everest, Nuptse and Changtse with a little of Lhotse from here. Then we will return to Gorakshep for food and descend to Dingboche.
Day 9 Climb Kala Pattar (5400m)Trek Down to Dingboche You will notice when up in the Base Camp that the Everest is not completely visible. From Gorak Shep, we will walk down, up and up again to Kalapathar. We will climb up to Kalapather either sunrise or sunset time. It will take 1.5 to 2 hours. You will have the best view of Mount Everest, Nuptse and Changtse with a little of Lhotse from here. Then we will return to Gorakshep for food and descend to Dingboche.
DAY 11
Sun, Apr 04, 2021
10
Khumjung, NP
Chukkung Ri, Khumjung, Nepal
Chukkung Ri, Khumjung, Nepal
Day 10 Trek to Chukkung (4760m) From Dingboche to Chukkung, the trek will be about 2 hour long and easy. Chukkung is a beautiful valley nestled between mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Imja Tse etc. You will appreciate a really good and close view of these mountains and their glaciers. The river Imja Khola runs past the Chukkung village where we will be lodging.
Day 10 Trek to Chukkung (4760m) From Dingboche to Chukkung, the trek will be about 2 hour long and easy. Chukkung is a beautiful valley nestled between mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Imja Tse etc. You will appreciate a really good and close view of these mountains and their glaciers. The river Imja Khola runs past the Chukkung village where we will be lodging.
DAY 12
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
11
Khumjung, NP
Island Peak, Khumjung, Nepal
Island Peak, Khumjung, Nepal
Day 11 Trek to Island Peak Base camp (5200m) After breakfast, we will trek towards south, turn east and enter the main valley. We will walk along the stream and pass Imja and Lhotse glacier moraine before reaching the valley where we will camp in tents. From the camp you will see the southwestern face of the Imja Tse (Island Peak).
Day 11 Trek to Island Peak Base camp (5200m) After breakfast, we will trek towards south, turn east and enter the main valley. We will walk along the stream and pass Imja and Lhotse glacier moraine before reaching the valley where we will camp in tents. From the camp you will see the southwestern face of the Imja Tse (Island Peak).
DAY 13
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
12
Chukhung, NP
Chukhung, Nepal
Chukhung, Nepal
Day 12 Climb Island Peak / Return to Chhukyng We will walk toward the summit aroung 01:00 to 02:00am. It will take about 2 hours to reach the High camp, then we will climb the rock gully. We will follow a ridge-line to the summit glacier and climb up a steep snow slope to reach the summit. There, you will get an excellent view of the mountains. After spending some time htere, we will go back to high camp to base camp and all the way back to Chhukung.
Day 12 Climb Island Peak / Return to Chhukyng We will walk toward the summit aroung 01:00 to 02:00am. It will take about 2 hours to reach the High camp, then we will climb the rock gully. We will follow a ridge-line to the summit glacier and climb up a steep snow slope to reach the summit. There, you will get an excellent view of the mountains. After spending some time htere, we will go back to high camp to base camp and all the way back to Chhukung.
DAY 14
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
13
Chukhung, NP
Chukhung, Nepal
Chukhung, Nepal
Day 13 Buffer day Just in case of bad weather or any health problem, we will use this day on the base camp or further down on the trail. Whenever you may needed this buffer day, you will be able to use it
Day 13 Buffer day Just in case of bad weather or any health problem, we will use this day on the base camp or further down on the trail. Whenever you may needed this buffer day, you will be able to use it
DAY 15
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
14
Khumjung, NP
Pangboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Khumjung, Nepal
Pangboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Khumjung, Nepal
Day 14 From Chhukung, we will walk down towards Pangboche
Day 14 From Chhukung, we will walk down towards Pangboche
DAY 16
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
15
Namche, NP
Namche Bazaar, Namche, Nepal
Namche Bazaar, Namche, Nepal
Day 15 Trek to Namche Bazzer We will walk for 6 to 7 hours, retracing our steps back to Namche Bazzar
Day 15 Trek to Namche Bazzer We will walk for 6 to 7 hours, retracing our steps back to Namche Bazzar
DAY 17
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
16
Chaurikharka, NP
Lukla, Chaurikharka, Nepal
Lukla, Chaurikharka, Nepal
DAY 16 Trek to Lukla We will go for a 6 to 7 hour walk back to Lukla, where we will spend the night. This will be your last day in the mountains so it will be a good time to relax, enjoy and celebrate your success.
DAY 16 Trek to Lukla We will go for a 6 to 7 hour walk back to Lukla, where we will spend the night. This will be your last day in the mountains so it will be a good time to relax, enjoy and celebrate your success.
Tour Ends Apr 11